Complete directory of 60+ native bamboo species with detailed cultivation information and commercial applications
Kauayan-tinik (Spiny Bamboo)
Height: 10-25m
Diameter: 10-20cm
Giant Bamboo
Height: 20-35m
Diameter: 12-20cm
Bayog
Height: 10-15m
Diameter: 8-12cm
Kayali (Black Bamboo)
Height: 15-22m
Diameter: 6-10cm
Bolo
Height: 12-20m
Diameter: 8-10cm
Kauayan-kiling
Height: 10-15m
Diameter: 6-10cm
Buho
Height: 10-12m
Diameter: 4-6cm
Anos
Height: 6-8m
Diameter: 2-4cm
Laak
Height: 4-6m
Diameter: 5cm
The Philippines is home to over 60 documented bamboo species across multiple genera. Beyond the 9 primary commercial species listed above, numerous other species exist in various regions with specific applications and characteristics.
Note: Many of these additional species are regionally distributed, used for specialized applications, or are currently under study. For detailed information on specific species not listed in the main commercial section, please contact local agricultural extension offices or bamboo research institutions.
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